Senior Procurement Specialist | Senior Associate PricewaterhouseCoopers•Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
Line of Service
Internal Firm Services
Industry/Sector
Not Applicable
Specialism
IFS - Finance
Management Level
Senior Associate
Job Description & Summary
As a Senior Procurement Specialist at PwC Australia you will deliver analytical and sourcing support across PwC Australia's indirect procurement portfolio with a focus on strategic sourcing execution commercial insights and financial modelling.
Why PwC
At PwC Australia your skills meet purpose. We tackle big challenges across industries like finance technology energy and health giving you the chance to make a real impact. Here your growth is our priority. You'll work with leading teams explore new technologies and unlock your full potential.
Join a global community of more than 370000 people who value bold ideas collaboration and lasting change. Together we're building trust and shaping the future.
What you'll do:
* Deliver end-to-end sourcing for smaller well-defined initiatives including RFx preparation supplier shortlisting evaluation coordination negotiation support contracting inputs and handover to implementation teams.
* Manage discrete workstreams within broader sourcing programs working under the guidance of a Procurement Manager or Category Manager to ensure consistent delivery outcomes.
* Conduct commercial and financial analysis including spend and supplier insights value and leakage identification and development of financial models (e.g. TCO scenario analysis indexation impacts rate cards and rebate modelling) to inform sourcing decisions.
* Support supplier evaluation and performance management by developing evaluation packs and scoring models maintaining KPI dashboards preparing materials for QBRs tracking actions and assisting with issue resolution.
* Partner with stakeholders to clarify requirements challenge scope where appropriate encourage the use of preferred suppliers and compliant channels and support governance activities by identifying noncompliant spend and recommending practical controls.
* Maintain market and category insights across relevant indirect categories including professional services and travel where applicable and contribute analysis and documentation to category plans (e.g. sourcing strategies business cases and negotiation briefs).
What we're looking for:
* 3-6 years experience in procurement strategic sourcing or commercial analysis ideally with exposure to indirect categories (professional services and/or travel a plus).
* Proven ability to deliver smaller sourcing projects end-to-end and support larger programs through structured workstream delivery.
* Strong analytical and financial modelling skills including advanced Excel spend analysis and benefits quantification.
* Solid understanding of RFx processes supplier evaluation negotiation support and core contracting concepts (rate cards SoWs SLAs/KPIs).
* Effective stakeholder engagement and documentation skills with the ability to maintain clear auditable sourcing records.
* Experience with Power BI eprocurement tools (Scanmarket Zycus Ariba Coupa) or CLM systems is desirable along with relevant qualifications (degree and/or procurement certifications).
What you'll gain:
* The opportunity to work with leading organisations and cutting-edge technology that challenge and expand your expertise.
* Flexibility means trusting you to choose when where and how you work balancing what's best for you your team and your clients to grow and thrive together.
* Clear paths for career progression supported by continuous learning and leadership development.
* Generous leave entitlements to support your work-life balance - including floating public holidays birthday leave and ability to purchase additional leave on top of your four weeks.
* A world-class parental leave policy offering up to 26 weeks of leave for caregivers supporting your family and personal life.
We know that perks are as important as your financial rewards. Explore all the benefits that PwC has to offer here.
Ready to grow here and go further
Join PwC Australia as Senior Procurement Specialist and make an impact that goes beyond the expected. Apply now and take your next step with a team shaping the future.
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Job Posting End Date
March 3 2026
Required Experience
Senior IC
Key Skills
* SAP Materials Management
* Purchasing
* Procurement
* Vendor Management
* Employee Evaluation
* HR Sourcing
* Supply Chain Experience
* Federal Aviation Regulations
* Supplier Management
* Contract Negotiation
* Negotiation
* Contracts
* Contract Lifecycle Management
* Contract Management
* Contractual Agreements
* Contractual Compliance Monitoring
* Contractual Risk Management
* Cost Analysis
* Cost Management
* Creativity
* Customer Liaison
* Embracing Change
* Emotional Regulation
* Empathy
* Inclusion
* Indirect Sourcing
* Industry Trend Analysis
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
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